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OolongDragon.com: Different-size rooms are named based on the number of Tatami mats and how they are laid out. Tatami mats cover the floor and there is usually an alcove or Tokonoma in the room.
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Different-size rooms are named
based on the number of Tatami
mats and how they are laid out.
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Tea Room Features:
Tatami mats cover the floor and
there is usually an alcove or
Tokonoma in the room.
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1) Sadouguchi (茶道口)
This is used
by the host
to enter and
exit the
tearoom
when carrying
the tea
utensils.
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Taikobusuma
A sliding door which has a lattice
frame on both sides of the door
with white paper.
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Fusuma A type of sliding door found in
ancient Japanese houses.
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2) Tokobashira (床柱)
Made
of high
quality wood
consistent
with the
principle
of Wabi.
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Red pine is sometimes used with
the bark left on. An aitebashira is a
pillar found on the other side of it.
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3) Otoshigake (落としがけ)
It supports the short wall located in
front of the alcove. Usually made of
red cedar, red pine, or Paulownia wood.
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4) Kakejiku (掛軸)
Calligraphy,
paintings,
waka poetry,
letters and
Zen phrases
are hung on
the walls.
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6) Temaeza
Tatami mat
used by the
Teishu when
preparing
tea & to
re-ignite the
fire.
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7) Nijiriguchi (にじり口)
A small opening for the guests
to use as entry.
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8) Tokonoma (Alcove) The most important part of the room.
It is where the hanging scroll and
flowers are displayed.
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Chashitsu Variations:
1.Nijo 2 mats are
used & the fire
pit is placed in
the Temaeza
with a board
measuring
3inches(7.5cm)
behind it.
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2. Naga-yojo
A rectangular Chashitstu with 4 mats
and with a fire pit located between the
Teishu and his guests.
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3. Nijo-Daime
Has 2 guest
mats and a
shorter one for
the Teishu.
The fire pit is
between the
Teishu and his
guests.
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4. Hira-Sanjo Has 3 mats with the fire pit also
between the Teishu and his guests.
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5. Ichijo-Daime
With one mat for the guests and a
smaller mat for the Teishu. The fire pit
is situated in the Teishu’s matted area.
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7. Fuka-Sanjo
A 3 mat Chashitsu where the fire pit is
located in the Teishu’s matted side on
the side of the wall with a 45cm board.
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8. Old-style Naga-yojo
Traditional,
rectangular &
with 4 mats
and a fire pit
between the
Teishu and
guests. It has
a 15cm board.
